Meditation Gatherings
Meditation Gatherings are Open House format: Newcomers and drop-ins very welcome. The emphasis is on group meditation practice, with short discussion of a topic. Sunday Open House meets most Sunday mornings in Irvington, and Tuesday Community Meditation at 7pm in Bedford Hills. Meanwhile our Weekday Morning Meditation 8 AM continues on Zoom. Drop-ins welcome!
Sunday Open House Meditation Gathering
Sunday 10 AM - 12 NOON, thru Dec. 22nd
In-person at the Aligned Center, 2 Bridge St. Irvington, NY (click for directions)
Led by Gene Bobker, Jane Kolleeny, Charles Olson, and WMC staff
By donation (recommended $10 per meeting).*
Drop-ins welcome!
Please join us on Sunday mornings for a community gathering including meditation practice, discussion, and readings. We gather to meditate for two 20-minute sessions with a walk and stretch in between, then listen to an inspiring reading, and have a group discussion. This program is open to everyone. No registration is required. No experience is needed.
Meditation instruction, for those that are new to meditation or need a refresher, is available.
Cost of attendance is by donation. Recommended donation is $10 per meeting
Listen to past Sunday Dharma Talks here. Check out our guest speakers here.
Weekday Gatherings
Community Meditation
Tuesdays: Through Dec 10th — schedule for 2025 to be announced soon.
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Location: Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main Street, Bedford Hills, NY
Fee: $96 for residents; $110 for non-residents for 12 weeks; $10/class for drop-ins.
REGISTRATION: For the full 12 weeks: after Labor Day, please call our host, the Town of Bedford Recreation & Parks at 914-666-7004. Drop-ins also welcome.
Community Meditation is a program for both new and experienced meditators who want to experience the mutual encouragement and connection of gathering in person, as a support for developing and maintaining a personal meditation practice.
No prior experience is necessary. Meditation Instruction available for those who wish it. The Fall sequence begins on Sept. 17, with a focus on mindfulness meditation technique.
Morning Meditation
Weekdays: Monday through Friday except holidays
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 am Eastern
On-line. Ongoing. Access Zoom links here.
No Fee: Consider a donation.
Connect with friends for a morning weekday meditation practice. No experience is required. Open to all.
The format consists of two 20-minute meditation sessions separated by 5-minute walking meditation or mindful stretching. A brief reading or guided meditation is presented by teachers-in-training and WMC’s teachers,followed by a brief discussion.
Please join us any or all of the days. Drop-ins welcome. Meditation instruction is available for those who wish it.